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Red Gum trail

Wyrrabalong National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Red Gum trail.

Track grading

Grade 3

Learn more about the grading system Features of this track

  • Distance

    3.4km loop

  • Time

    1hr 15min - 1hr 45min

  • Quality of markings

    Clearly sign posted

  • Experience required

    Some bushwalking experience recommended

  • Gradient

    Short steep hills

  • Steps

    Occasional steps

  • Quality of path

    Formed track

Getting there and parking

Red gum trail starts from Burrawang picnic area in the northern section of Wyrrabalong National Park.

To get there:

  • Travel north along Wilfred Barnett Drive from the entrance
  • After about 7.5km, you'll see a small carpark on your left at Burrawang picnic area.

Parking

Parking is available at Burrawang picnic area.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wyrrabalong National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Spring

A spring visit allows you to see gorgeous wildflower displays as you walk through the park.

Summer

It's summertime and the water's great – visit to surf, swim or snorkel in the park's superb beaches and it's a great time of year to fish for prawns and blue swimmer crabs at Tuggerah Lake.

Winter

Head to Wyrrabalong or Crackneck lookouts – these high headlands are perfect posts for watching whales on their northern migration.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

20°C and 25°C

Highest recorded

42.4°C

Winter temperature

Average

10°C and 17°C

Lowest recorded

3.4°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

February

Driest month

August

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

246mm

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Prohibited

Cycling

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Red Gum trail

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